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As the Director of the Little Rock Zoo, Susan Altrui serves as a visionary leader for one of Arkansas’s premier attractions, dedicated to wildlife conservation and education. Under her leadership, the Zoo has reached historic milestones, including more than doubling its annual revenue and tripling fundraising efforts. Most notably, Susan secured the largest private donation in the institution's history and successfully spearheaded a $12 million bond for transformative capital investments. Her commitment to excellence ensures that the Zoo maintains the prestigious standards of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums while caring for hundreds of diverse species.

An influential figure in central Arkansas, Susan’s impact extends well beyond the Zoo gates. She currently lends her expertise to the boards of Keep Little Rock Beautiful, the Arkansas Tennis Association, and Wildwood Park for the Arts, and is a former board chair for the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival. A lifelong central Arkansan with a Master’s in Communication from Colorado State University and a bachelors in the same from Arkansas State, Susan has been honored as an Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 recipient and awarded the Distinguished Sales & Marketing award by SMEI. Today, she continues to shape the cultural and conservation landscape of her community.